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THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE Comes to Sutter Street Theatre


The popular Berenstain Bears storybooks come to life on the Sutter Street Theatre stage.  The a?oeworld's foremost expert on the Berenstain Bears,a?? guitar-strumming Cowboy Joe, is the show's stage directora?"introducing and commenting on the musical's five episodes which are based on five classic Berenstain Bears books.

Announcing The Berenstain Bears LIVE! At Patchogue Theatre


Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts presents The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in 'Family Matters' The Musical on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 1 p.m. Ticket prices range between $15-$25, plus applicable fees, and are available online, by phone or at the box office. For more information, visit PatchogueTheatre.org, call the Patchogue Theatre Box Office at 631-207-1313, or stop by 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY.

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS Return To WOB For Limited Fall Engagement


The Berenstain Bears, everyone's favorite furry family is returning to Way Off Broadway for a fun fall engagement! The Berenstain Bears on Stage! will have a limited run of only four performances - October 13th, 14th, 20th, and 27th.

Way Off Broadway Welcomes The Return Of The Berenstain Bears


After a brief hiatus at the beginning of the year, Way Off Broadway is kicking off its 2018 Family Theatre Series season with the return of The Berenstain Bears on Stage! The show, which first premiered at the theatre in 2015, will have a limited engagement for its second go-around, running April 21st - May 20th, with six performances only.

Get Your Family Together for THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! at Bristol Riverside Theatre


Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the family show The Berenstain Bears LIVE! on April 22-23.  Performances are 11:00AM, 1:00PM and 3:00PM on both Saturday and Sunday. 

Old School Square in Delray Beach Sets 2016-17 Season


Old School Square has served for over 25 years as the gathering place for Delray Beach, and the 2016-17 Season will launch a new era of arts and entertainment for all ages.

Westport Country Playhouse Plans Admission-Free Family Festivities Kick-off Party on November 8


Westport Country Playhouse invites the community to a Family Festivities Kick-off Party on Sunday, November 8, from1 to 4 p.m. Admission-free and open to the public, the event will celebrate the Playhouse's upcoming 2015-16 Family Festivities Series, which begins on Sunday, November 15. The popular series will feature productions based on children's classic stories, including 'Berenstain Bears,' 'Fancy Nancy,' and 'Charlotte's Web.'

Westport Country Playhouse to Host Family Festivities Kick-Off Party, 11/8


Westport Country Playhouse invites the community to a Family Festivities Kick-off Party on Sunday, November 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission-free and open to the public, the event will celebrate the Playhouse's upcoming 2015-16 Family Festivities Series, which begins on Sunday, November 15.  The popular series will feature productions based on children's classic stories, including "Berenstain Bears," "Fancy Nancy," and "Charlotte's Web."

THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! Set for TPAC


BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents the next event in the 2015-2016 Family Series Season: The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, The Musical, on Saturday, November 14 at 1:30PM. The Berenstain Bears LIVE! is part of  BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center's 2015-2016 Family Theater Season, featuring plays, musicals, puppetry, concerts and dance for all ages.  

TPAC Sets Full 2015-16 Season of Theatre, Music & More


BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents a wide range of events in the 2015-2016 Season, including The National Circus & Acrobats of China, performing on Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30pm, Beyond Third Wave (dance troupe), performing Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 at 7:30pm through Sunday, May 21 at 3:00pm, David Gonzalez with City Of Dreams - Featuring the Poetic License Band performing Friday, October 23 at 8PM, and more! We also continue to present a diverse slate of Family programming, free film retrospectives, and a variety of dance, comedy, and special events.  All 2015-2016 events are listed below with more information. Tickets are $15-$25 and on sale soon. To purchase tickets, call 212-220-1460 and/or visit www.tribecapac.org.  

Jazz is Dead, Vienna Boys Choir, THE BFG and More Set for Fall 2015 at SOPAC


South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its Fall 2015 Events. Scroll down for details!

Jazz is Dead, Vienna Boys Choir, THE BFG and More Set for Fall 2015 at SOPAC


South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has announced its Fall 2015 Events. Scroll down for details!

Westport Country Playhouse Sets 2015-16 Family Festivities Series


Westport Country Playhouse announces its 2015-16 Family Festivities Series beginning in the fall, featuring musical productions based on children's classic stories, including "Berenstain Bears," "Fancy Nancy," and "Charlotte's Web."  Tickets are now on sale.

BMCC Tribeca PAC Sets Full 2015-16 Season


BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents a wide range of events in the 2015-2016 Season.

Tribeca PAC Sets 2015-2016 Family Series


BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly announces the upcoming slate of new and returning plays, musicals, and puppetry for all ages, including popular favorites such as The Berenstain Bears LIVE!, Alice in Wonderland, Dr. Seuss' The Cat in The Hat, and more!

Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway to Open 2015 Season with THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE


The Children's Theatre at Way Off Broadway is ready once again to bring a season of family entertainment to the region when its new season opens in January. Kicking off the 2015 Children's Theatre Season will be the area premiere of The Berenstain Bears On Stage.

Mandy Patinkin, Ben Vereen, Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince and More Highlight Eisemann Center Presents' 2014-15 Season


The Eisemann Center and the City of Richardson announced the 2014-2015 Season of Eisemann Center Presents (ECP) at the Annual Season Preview Party on Thursday, May 8, 2014. The season will include the popular Theatre Comedy Series with four productions and 23 performances; the Methodist Richardson Family Theatre Series with five productions and Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations with a total of four concerts. In addition, there are eight MainStage Shows featuring a diverse mix of programming and artistic disciplines. Some of the more popular productions and artists from the past twelve years are returning to join the season - Mandy Patinkin, Steve Solomon, the Paul Taylor Dance Company and The Church Basement Ladies. They will be joined by some outstanding new artists and shows for the Eisemann Center, including Ben Vereen, Darlene Love, Dennis DeYoung, Arlo Guthrie, Taylor Mac, Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince, Donna McKechnie, and Maureen McGovern.

Off-Broadway's THE BERENSTAIN BEARS LIVE! Recoups


Producer Matt Murphy announced that his family musical The Berenstain Bears LIVE! has recouped its initial investment following its 2nd Anniversary Off-Broadway in New York City. Having entertained nearly 20,000 boys, girls, parents, and grandparents, the musical's official second year anniversary performance featured a celebration on the Bear Country stage with Murphy and the cast. Murphy thanked the cast and creative team for their contributions over the past two years and added, "I am thrilled that the greater New York area has embraced our show and allowed us to continue on a weekend schedule that caters to families. Time and time again, we hear from parents who are so happy to have introduced their children to the wonderful world of theatre with characters they know and love from The Berenstain Bears books. As long as New Yorkers will have us, we will keep bringing the vibrant and colorful world of Bear Country that Stan and Jan Berenstain created more than 50 years ago to life through song and dance Off-Broadway."

The Berenstain Bears Kick Off 2012-13 Family Festivities Series at Westport Country Playhouse, 11/11


"The Berenstain Bears LIVE in Family Matters, The Musical" will launch the 2012-13 Family Festivities Series at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, November 11, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets are $18. Family Festivities is supported in part by a contribution from the First Niagara Bank Foundation. Family Festivities Partners are Meredith and David Bukzin.

Debbie Reynolds, Betty Buckley and More Set for Richmond Hill Centre's 2012-13 Season


The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts announced the details of its 2012-2013 Season, featuring Debbie Reynolds and Betty Buckley. Filled with premieres and exclusive GTA appearances the 2012-2013 Season, Captured Moments, will further solidify the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts as the centre of culture in York Region.

Jan Berenstain FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jan Berenstain written?

Jan Berenstain has written 1 shows including The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, the Musical (Source Material).

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